Sr. Financial Analyst- SEC Corporate Reporting

Darden Restaurant Support Center

About The Position

The principal purpose of this position is to execute complex, technical accounting and financial reporting processes to support the preparation of Darden’s consolidated financial statements in accordance with the provisions of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, as well as ensuring compliance with the requisite internal controls designed and stated in the Company’s Section 404 Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) documentation. The position also assists in managing the periodic SEC filing process, including communications with internal and external auditors and the Disclosure Committee to ensure Darden meets all SEC reporting deadlines. This position is one of the principal drafters of the Financial Statements and Footnotes and Management’s Discussion and Analysis, among other sections, included in the Company’s quarterly Form 10-Q’s and annual Form 10-K’s (i.e. the Annual Report). The position will be utilized to develop emerging leaders for the accounting and finance areas throughout the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s in Accounting or Finance
CPA achieved or, in process
Minimum of 3-4 years in public accounting, auditing, consulting, or equivalent experience
Experience in auditing and/or preparing SEC reports including 10Q’s and 10K’s
Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills
Demonstrated self-starter, with strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Critical thinking capacity, with the ability to think high-level yet execute at a detailed level
Fundamental financial, statistical, and analytical capabilities
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, manage multiple projects simultaneously and manage competing priorities

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Oracle, HFM, Discoverer a plus
Experience with SOX Section 404, internal control over financial reporting a plus

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and executing quarterly/annual SEC filing process to ensure all stakeholders are set up for success to timely file required reports.
Prepare and/or review external financial statements, including external presentation for Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows and Statement of Stockholders Equity, in addition to supporting footnotes
Oversee the international and domestic franchise accounting processes; Work with franchise operations team on adhoc projects as needed
Support the Company’s month end close process, including journal entry review and approval, as well as monthly account reconciliations
Execute internal controls related to assigned responsibilities and processes to ensure effective internal control over financial reporting
Ensure compliance with GAAP in the execution of assigned accounting areas
Supervise team members, review and approve their work and oversee individual personal development
Support special projects that impact assigned responsibilities, such as system implementations, acquisitions and divestitures
Facilitate quarterly and annual reviews/audits with internal and external auditors
Research technical accounting and financial reporting guidance as needed
Create accounting/finance models to forecast quarterly and annual financial results, including analysis of costs versus Business Plan and previous estimates
Liase and work collaboratively across all Restaurant Brands and functions to ensure accuracy of assigned processes
Provide ad hoc accounting/analysis to other functional areas in connection with assigned areas